Boots with a personality- How to Embroider your Blundstone boots
At House of Hobby, we know a lot about creativity and the benefits of having a creative hobby. After running a successful collaboration with Bstore, where we taught guests at our workshops how to embroider their own pair of Blundstones, we now want to share our know-how with you! In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you though the easy process of embroidering your new pair of custom boots.
Not only will your Blundstones be one of a kind, but you will also take some mindful time for yourself, zoning out and tapping into your own creativity- and who knows you might find yourself a new hobby!
Equipment that you’ll need for this project:
A pair of Blundstone boots
White pencil/chalk
Embroidery Thread
Embroidery Needle
Scissors
How to complete the project:
1. Sketch your embroidery design on a piece of paper, be mindful of the edges, as they are harder to stitch, Simple designs look really effective and are generally quicker to complete.
2. Transfer your design onto your boot elastic, using a white pencil or chalk. Remember to transfer onto the outside of each boot, so you can easily show off your stitched artworks.
3. Start stitching! Work from the bottom of the elastic up, completing one colour at a time, it will make tying off loose thread ends so much easier. Build up from the back of your design to the front.
4. Working through your design, colour by colour, tie off each thread as you finish
5. Once you’ve stitched all of your design, your boots are ready to rock. Add some clear nail varnish to the end of the thread to help secure your design. Adding a layer of felt inside your boot will also help protect your design.
HOT TIPS to remember:
Work from the top to the bottom of the boot elastic, it makes tying your design off easier
Don’t pull your thread 100% tight, leave some room for the design to move
Use a max of 3 embroidery threads
Less is more when thinking about design
Handy bonus! Download our FREE guide below which includes embroidery basics and techniques to help get you started. We’ve covered everything from thread, to set-up and beyond.
Embroidering your new pair of boots is a creative and enjoyable way to transform a plain, standard boot into a personalised fashion statement; cue the oooeess and ahhs when you show these bad boys off.
Whether you choose a simple design or an intricate pattern, your new boots are sure to catch the attention of others while reflection your unique personality. So grab your materials and let your creativity soar as you embark on this fun embroidery journey.
Please tag us @hohperth so we can marvel at your embroidery journey, or if you are in Perth we would love to see you at a workshop, check us out at www.houseofhobby.net If you’re in the market for a new pair of boots, visit our friend at Bstore.